Re: Important Question

Chriss wrote:
I'm a newbie and I don't understand this burying the vine thing. Can someone please explain. When and why do you bury the secondary vines? My main vine is over 10 feet so far and growing by the foot every day. I have what I've read is the "christmas tree" effect on my secondary vines. I need advise. I don't understand what it is I need to do.
Thanks for your help.
~Chriss
Delaware, Ohio

Maybe somebody else has answered this already.... but you bury the vines because
they will grow roots at the leaf nodes. More roots equals more water uptake and
a bigger pumpkin. More water also means less wilting in hot weather at the vine
ends far from the central root system. So these are the main reasons....to get more
roots into the ground for more water uptake and faster growth.

Regards,
Dave


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